Mona Shores took a 12-run defeat the last time they faced off against Grandville, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Sailors came out on top in a nail-biter against the Bulldogs on Wednesday, sneaking past 10-9. Winning may never get old, but the Sailors sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Jaslene McHenry spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and five unearned) runs on 14 hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
Hailey Youmans
| 05/14/25 vs Grandville | 4 |
| 05/13/25 vs Muskegon | 2 |
| 05/10/25 vs Montague | 1 |
| 05/06/25 @ Jenison | 1 |
At the plate, Hailey Youmans was excellent, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and one double. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Jada Mosher was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs.
Mona Shores' win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-12. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Grandville, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 12 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-15-1 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mona Shores will venture away from home to challenge Traverse City West at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Titans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.19 runs per game on average), something the Sailors will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Grandville, they will head out on the road to face off against Grand Haven at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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